Research and Development Funding: NSERC CRD Program

Research and Development Funding: NSERC CRD Program

The purpose of The National Science and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Development (CRD) Grant is to promote learning, problem solving, and innovation between university researchers and businesses.  NSERC’s CRD research and development funding program also helps support Canada’s growth in innovation development through supporting projects which result in improved processes, new products…

Ontario Small Business Outlook: SME’s Looking to Grants & Loans

Ontario Small Business Outlook: SME’s Looking to Grants & Loans

Tax credits, small business grants, and small business loans are all ways that Ontario businesses have received support from the province.  This year the government announced it will allocate $35 billion over three years on infrastructure projects, $100 million on projects in rural communities, invest $295 million in youth job creation, and extend a tax…

How to Qualify for Funding for Small Business through iSTEM

How to Qualify for Funding for Small Business through iSTEM

The Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI) or iSTEM Program is funded by FedDev Ontario  and supports the hiring of recent STEM graduates (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics programs). Qualifying for iSTEM Government Funding for Small Businesses Companies interested in the iSTEM Ontario small business grants must obtain approval to participate in the program by meeting the…

Small Business Grants: iSTEM Wage Subsidies for Hiring

Small Business Grants: iSTEM Wage Subsidies for Hiring

The Graduate Enterprise Internship (GEI)/iSTEM Program is funded by FedDev Ontario to help support small and medium-sized businesses to hire recent post-secondary graduates of a STEM program –(Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).    There are several Ontario post-secondary institutions that serve as governing bodies for this program.  What is unique about The University of Waterloo and Ryerson…

Canada 3.0: World-Class Keynotes, Canadian Government Funding, & More!
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Canada 3.0: World-Class Keynotes, Canadian Government Funding, & More!

Canada 3.0 is an annual conference presented by Canadian Digital Media Network (CDMN).   We are getting closer to the event, held on May 14th and 15th, while exciting announcements from CDMN on its lineup continue to be released on an almost daily basis. Canadian government funding on the agenda at Canada 3.0 Some of the…

Canadian Government Funding & Growth Planning Workshop
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Canadian Government Funding & Growth Planning Workshop

Mentor Works Ltd.  and Excellence in Manufacturing Consortium (EMC) have partnered with the County of Simcoe Economic Development Office & its Regional Economic Development partners to bring you the opportunity to attend this important information session and networking opportunity for manufacturers. Growth Planning & Canadian Government Funding for Business This session has been planned to present…

CME SMART Prosperity Now Small Business Grants Deadline Extension

CME SMART Prosperity Now Small Business Grants Deadline Extension

The Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters (CME) have announced that theCME SMART Prosperity Now Program will continue to accept applicants as the program still has capacity to fund a limited number of additional projects. The Ontario government funding program is expected to remain open until May 31, 2013; this date is dependent on the number of…

Ontario Government Funding Initiatives Take Aim at Youth Unemployment

Ontario Government Funding Initiatives Take Aim at Youth Unemployment

In recognition of the importance of a highly skilled and adaptable workforce the Ontario government has established a Youth Jobs Strategy supported by Ontario government small business grants and loans. The comprehensive plan hopes to line up more young people from Ontario with employers who are looking for the in-demand skills that will help their…

Small Business Grants Ontario:  NOHFC Youth Internship & Co-op Program

Small Business Grants Ontario: NOHFC Youth Internship & Co-op Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) offers conditional government grants for hiring recent grads funding via generous wage-subsidies through a program called The Youth Internship and Coop Program.  The Youth Internship and Coop Program is meant to enable private and public sector companies and organizations to hire students as co-op students or recent graduates…

NOHFC Infrastructure and Community Development Program

NOHFC Infrastructure and Community Development Program

The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation (NOHFC) has recently established a funding program called The Infrastructure and Community Development Program (ICDP) for Northern Ontario communities and businesses. NOHFC Ontario Small Business Grants and Loans Details With the help of Government grants Ontario and small business loans Ontario ICDP provides support for projects that have the…